I’m experiencing an unseasonal, early Christmas morning feeling. Remembering the excitement. Seeing packages and anticipating, wondering what’s within the wrapping.
A little later today I’ll be in a “meet and greet” zoom meeting. An intentional two-generation evemt.. An “open to change” experience for me. I’ll be meeting with my friend Kay. I’ll be greeting her daughter.
The Back Story
I’ve known Kay since we were both freshwomen in college. Since then, despite very different life choices, our paths have serendipitously crossed many times. We currently live just a few miles and minutes apart, and pre-COVID got together regularly. Kay’s daughter has returned for a visit from Italy. To the place where she was born. Where her mother lives. Her mother very much wants me to meet her daughter. My anticipation is building.
Our original plan had been to get together for lunch. However, COVID and the Delta Variant have resulted in prudent zooming.
I’m hoping to discover the “person” of Kay’s daughter. I know I’ll also be looking for similarities and differences. Will I glimpse Kay’s quick smile and easy laughter? Will I see any of Kay’s spiritual searching?
The Unexpected
When Kay’s daughter sent me her email address so that we can zoom, I was startled. Her email name includes the word “mama.” My own daughter’s internet moniker includes the same four-letter word. I wonder if either realizes the unconscious, subconscious or deliberate tribute they are giving to motherhood. A state of being Kay and I both willingly inhabit.
I think of Psalm 127. Children are a gift from the Lord, a reward, a fruit of the womb.
The Next Time
In my next post, I’ll share what happened today — what I found, so to speak, within the wrapping. Meantime I’m wondering if any of you has had the experience of meeting the adult offspring (now there’s a word!) of a long-time friend. Any surprises or revelations?
